Managing Director

Job Locations
US-IL-Chicago

Req No.

2017-7970

Type

Regular Full-Time

Overview

We are Advanced Resources, a top award-winning staffing agency. We’re authorities in the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct hire placement of HR, technology, accounting/finance, healthcare, and office support professionals. We also provide a suite of strategic workforce business solutions designed to help our clients maximize the value they receive from talent. We specialize in identifying and understanding our clients hiring challenges and providing extraordinary talent and strategic solutions for their unique workforce needs. Our high-touch talent acquisition services involve effective talent recruitment, assessment and retention, and close collaboration with clients for a true partnership. We remain engaged with hiring managers and employees through assignments for continued business success. Whether you’re passionate about our sales, recruiting or corporate support roles, you’ll have the opportunity to do something extraordinary. Our employees are what drive our success and are at the very core of our identity.

Responsibilities

As the Managing Director, you will enjoy the challenge of leading a team while providing sales leadership, mentorship & motivation to the management professionals they lead. You plan, and control all phases of area operations in order to increase profits and inspire growth. You will also assist in the preparation of annual strategic business plans.

You thoroughly understand and embody the vision, mission, and values of Advanced. You are passionate about work and making a difference for our organization, its customers, and all employees.

You ensure that each employee delivers exceptional customer and candidate experiences.

You have an energetic, motivating and positive personal demeanor.You establish a professional leadership presence with all internal and external constituencies.

You lead and develop a management team who drive business results. You foster a sense of accountability, whereby all activity and results goals are consistently met.

You are a team player, an adept team builder, a facilitator and collaborator. You are naturally persuasive and can continuously reinforce managements’ efforts to meet goals.

You are a hands-on leader who is able to effectively provide coaching and training in a wide-variety of settings (hands-on, formal presentations, etc.).

You are an effective and decisive problem solver who executes with confidence and a strong work ethic.

You have strong verbal and written communication with all who interact with Advanced.

You are a Sales-driven individual who is skilled and effective in sales situations. You have a demonstrated consistent record in business development. You represent Advanced to their clients in a professional manner which others want to emulate. You are passionate about coaching others in navigating sales situations to ensure positive outcomes that increase our revenue.

You are adept at gathering and analyzing data; and operating from facts.

You work closely with the CFO on financial budgeting, forecasting, planning and analysis. You thrive in a Metrics / Quota driven environment. You are able to analyze business intelligence and reports and to synthesize such information into action. You are comfortable analyzing a P&L.

You demonstrate strong technology aptitude; using technology personally and is also organizationally to improve business results.

Qualifications

You have a Bachelor’s degree ideally business, finance, marketing, or psychology.

You have a minimum of 7 years of full-time work experience, preferably in the Staffing industry including at least 3 years spent in a leadership capacity in which you supervised other management professionals.

HerearejustsomeoftheTrulyAmazingbenefitsweoffer:

Training that positions you to start fast with ongoing learning and development courses; we never stop investing in our people.

Community Works – extra time off to volunteer at the charity of your choice and Advanced matches your efforts with a donation

401(k) Program with Strong Employer Match vesting schedule

Five Star Company Paid Trip. Love what you do, meet your plan, pack your bags and get ready to experience luxury!

Advanced Resources is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, ancestry, marital or veteran status.